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Honor Boards of Wyndham - 1914-1918 War
A listing of the known Honor Boards of the 1914-1918 War throughout the municipality of Wyndham. -
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Supplementary List : ANZAC Project 1914-1918
An alphabetical list of soldiers and nurses from the Wyndham area that are not named on the Werribee RSL Honor Board, but were discovered whilst completing this research.
Please note: Some of these soldiers and nurses may have had their names included on Wyndham's other Honor Boards. -
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[Werribee] State School Honor board
An alphabetical list of soldiers from the Werribee area named on the Honor board now held at the Werribee Primary School, 2 Deutgam Street, Werribee. -
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St. Thomas' Presbyterian Church Honor Board
An alphabetical list of soldiers from the Wyndham area named on the Honor Board originally located at St. Thomas' Presbyterian Church (now Crossroads Uniting Church), Watton Street, Werribee.
Its current location is unknown. If you know where this Honor board is located, please contact familyhistorylibrarian@wyndham.vic.gov.au -
Christ Church Little River Honor Board
An alphabetical list of soldiers from the Little River area named on the Honor Roll held at the Christ Church Little River, 48-50 Rothwell Road, Little River. -
Wyndham Presbyterian Church Honor Board
An alphabetical list of soldiers from the Wyndham area named on the Honor Roll held at the Wyndham Presbyterian Church, 116-120 Black Forest Road, Wyndham Vale. -
Metropolitan Farm, Werribee Roll of Honor
An alphabetical list of soldiers from the Wyndham area named on the Metropolitan Farm Roll of Honor.
This plaque is attached to a large boulder at the front of the offices of Melbourne Water Western Treatment Plant, Cocoroc. -
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R L J Ellery
Robert Lewis John Ellery (1827-1908), astronomer and public servant, was born on 14 July 1827 at Cranleigh, Surrey, England, son of John Ellery, surgeon, and his wife Caroline, née Potter.Tags South Base Stone -
South Base Stone[a history by Lance Pritchard]
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Grandstand, Chirnside Park 150-226 Watton Street, Werribee
An article on the history and significance of the Grandstand at Chirnside Park written by Elizabeth (Libby) Bernard. -
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Little River Honor Board
Residents of the Werribee Shire who resided in Little River, who served in World War One, 1914-1918 named on the Honor Board held at the Little River Mechanics Institute Hall, 8 Rothwell Road, Little River. -
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Archie Boadle MM (1896-1977)
Biographical information on the residents of the Werribee Shire who served in World War One, 1914-1918 named on the Honour Boards held at the Werribee RSL and the Church of England, Werribee (known as the Little River Honour Board). -
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An article on the correspondence between Thomas Haynes, Secretary of the Shire of Wyndham, and Baron Sir Ferdinand Jacob Heinrich von Mueller of the Botanic Garden Melbourne, May-June 1867.
An article written by Charlie Buttigieg regarding a request by the Shire of Wyndham to the Botanic Garden Melbourne for some trees to plant around the Shire Offices of the time. -
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British War Medal, Private James Towe, 21st Battalion AIF
Photograph of the British War Medal awarded to Private James Towe, 21 Battalion, AIF -
Victory Medal, Private James Towe, 21st Battalion AIF
Photograph of the Victory Medal awarded to Private James Towe, 21 Battalion, AIF -
1914-1915 Star: Private James Towe, 21st Battalion, AIF
Photograph of the 1914/15 Star Medal awarded to Private James Towe, 21 Battalion, AIF -
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Alfred Lindsay Newland Grave in the field
Family photograph of grave of Alfred Lindsay Newland in the field. -
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Place Names within the City of Werribee as at May 1993.
Explanations and meanings of place names within the City of Werribee as at May 1993. -
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Zarinah Nianzi
Personal stories of Wyndham Elders - a presentation celebrating the lives of Wyndham elders through oral history interviews developed as part of Wyndham City's Positively Ageing over 50’s building blocks program. -
Rosa Robins
Personal stories of Wyndham Elders - a presentation celebrating the lives of Wyndham elders through oral history interviews developed as part of Wyndham City's Positively Ageing over 50’s building blocks program. -
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Personal stories of Wyndham Elders - a presentation celebrating the lives of Wyndham elders through oral history interviews developed as part of Wyndham City's Positively Ageing over 50’s building blocks program. -
St. Thomas' Church of England, Werribee Honor Board
An alphabetical list of soldiers from the Wyndham area named on the Church of England Honour Board held at St. Thomas' Anglican Church, 117 Synnot Street, Werribee. -
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2nd Lt Alfred Lindsay Newland
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Shire of Werribee Health Act 1958 - Section 49a sign regarding establishment of '...a Depot for the disposal of refuse and rubbish upon land...'
A Shire of Werribee sign displayed in the Municipal Offices from 1 June 1971.
Reverse of sign has hand written notation 'This notice refers to remainder of quarry hole in Bulban Road and owned by Cr. Powell.Tags signs -
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List of Shire Presidents and City Mayors
A chronological list of Shire Presidents and City Mayors of the:
- Shire of Werribee
- City of Werribee
- City of Wyndham
- Wyndham City
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Werribee RSL Honor Board
An alphabetical list of soldiers and nurses from the Wyndham area named on the Honour Board held at the Werribee RSL, 2A Synnot Street, Werribee.
This Honor board was originally located at the Wyndham Council offices. -
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Wyndham | Our story - erratum
An erratum to the publication Wyndham | Our story by Geoff Hocking.
[This document has been approved by the Werribee and District Historical Society].Tags DoesNotNeedPic -
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1824 - Hume and Hovell pass through Werribee district on their way to Corio Bay
1824 - Explorers Hamilton Hume and William Hovell camped on Werribee on the 19 December 1824.Tags has:placeholder -
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2013 - Williams Landing Railway Station opens
Williams Landing Railway Station opensTags has:placeholder -
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2008 - Stage One of Point Cook Town Centre is completed
Stage One of Point Cook Town Centre is completedTags has:placeholder -
2001 - Wyndham Cultural Centre opens on the site of Centenary Hall
Wyndham Cultural Centre opens on the site of Centenary HallTags has:placeholder -
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1994 - Werribee Mercy Hospital opens, replacing the Werribee and District Hospital
Werribee Mercy Hospital opens, replacing the Werribee and District HospitalTags has:placeholder -
1988 - A new Police Station is constructed on the Princes Highway
A new Police Station is constructed on the Princes HighwayTags has:placeholder -
1983 - Werribee Open Range Zoo officially opened to the public
Werribee Open Range Zoo officially opened to the publicTags has:placeholder -
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1982 - Part of Point Cooke and much of the Western Treatment Plant are designated part of Ramsar Site No 266 - wetlands of international importance
Part of Point Cooke and much of the Western Treatment Plant are designated part of Ramsar Site No 266 - wetlands of international importanceTags has:placeholder -
1978 - The West Gate Bridge opens. This sees an immediate influx of new residents to the Shire.
The West Gate Bridge opens. This sees an immediate influx of new residents to the Shire.Tags has:placeholder -
1977 - Werribee Park Mansion is opened to the public
Werribee Park Mansion is opened to the publicTags has:placeholder -
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1976 - A new Civic Centre opens on the Princes Highway
A new Civic Centre opens on the Princes HighwayTags has:placeholder -
1969 - Bushfires claim over 60 homes in Truganina and threatened Hoppers Crossing
Bushfires claim over 60 homes in Truganina and threatened Hoppers CrossingTags has:placeholder -
1966 - Melbourne University Veterinary Clinic opens
Melbourne University Veterinary Clinic opensTags has:placeholder -
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1963 - First residential development beings in Hoppers Crossing
First residential development beings in Hoppers CrossingTags has:placeholder -
1962 - Werribee and District Hospital opens in Synnot Street
Werribee and District Hospital opens in Synnot StreetTags has:placeholder -
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1961 - Werribee High School opens its doors.
Werribee High School opens its doors.Tags has:placeholder -
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1952 - Werribee’s first permanent ambulance officer appointed
Werribee’s first permanent ambulance officer appointedTags has:placeholder -
1946 - Volunteer Ambulance Service started by the Werribee Progress Association
Volunteer Ambulance Service started by the Werribee Progress AssociationTags has:placeholder -
1942 - Women’s Land Army begin to assist at the Werribee Research Farm
Women’s Land Army begin to assist at the Werribee Research FarmTags has:placeholder -
1942 - Between 1942 and 1943 five aircraft hangars were erected at Werribee. The aerodrome was an important element in the co-operation between Australian and US Forces.
Between 1942 and 1943 five aircraft hangars were erected at Werribee. The aerodrome was an important element in the co-operation between Australian and US Forces.Tags has:placeholder -
1939 - School of Dairy Technology opened at the State Research Farm
School of Dairy Technology opened at the State Research FarmTags has:placeholder -
1938 - The new St Andrew’s Catholic Church is opened and blessed by Archbishop Mannix
The new St Andrew’s Catholic Church is opened and blessed by Archbishop MannixTags has:placeholder -
1938 - Police Station opened in Duncans Road
Police Station opened in Duncans RoadTags has:placeholder -
1936 - Newport West and Spotswood separate from the Shire
Newport West and Spotswood separate from the ShireTags has:placeholder -
1932 - First talking picture Mothers Millions shown at the Palais Theatre. Over 1000 people attended.
First talking picture Mothers Millions shown at the Palais Theatre, Station Street. Over 1000 people attended the screening.Tags has:placeholder -
1931 - The Werribee Traders Association is formed
The Werribee Traders Association is formedTags has:placeholder -
1929 - Southern European migrants begin taking up land at Werribee South around this time.
Southern European migrants begin taking up land at Werribee South around this time.Tags has:placeholder -
1925 - Council agrees to erect dressing sheds at Bungey’s Hole on the Werribee River.
Council agrees to erect dressing sheds at Bungey’s Hole on the Werribee River.Tags has:placeholder -
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1921 - Land is purchased at Laverton to establish a training ground for the newly established Royal Australian Air Force. It is later named Williams Base in honour of Flying Officer Richard 'Dickie' Williams.
Land is purchased at Laverton to establish a training ground for the newly established Royal Australian Air Force. It is later named Williams Base in honour of Flying Officer Richard 'Dickie' Williams.Tags has:placeholder -
1920 - Warrnambool Grazier Phillip Lock purchases the remaining Chirnside properties
Warrnambool Grazier Phillip Lock purchases the remaining Chirnside propertiesTags has:placeholder -
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1919 - Werribee South Soldier Settlement is developed
Werribee South Soldier Settlement is developedTags has:placeholder -
1919 - Werribee Primary School No 649 opens in Duetgam Street
Werribee Primary School No 649 opens in Duetgam StreetTags has:placeholder -
1918 - Carters Poultry has its official beginnings when James joins in partnership with his son Walter.
Carters Poultry has its official beginnings when James joins in partnership with his son Walter. Carters Brothers goes on to become the largest poultry supplier in the Southern Hemisphere. The factory was located at 60-68 Lock Avenue.Tags has:placeholder -
1915 - Electricity is supplied to the town from an 80 horsepower generator sited on the corner of Synnot Street and Duncans Road.
Electricity is supplied to the town from an 80 horsepower generator sited on the corner of Synnot Street and Duncans Road.Tags has:placeholder -
1914 - Werribee Telephone Exchange had 24 subscribers
Werribee Telephone Exchange had 24 subscribersTags has:placeholder -
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1913 - The home of the Royal Australian Air Force, Point Cook established in March 1913 as the location for the Central Flying School
The home of the Royal Australian Air Force, Point Cook established in March 1913 as the location for the Central Flying School. It was in continuous operation as a flying training base from 1914 until 1992.Tags has:placeholder -
1913 - Fire destroyed the Werribee Farmers Co-operative Store in Station Street.
Fire destroyed the Werribee Farmers Co-operative Store in Station Street. The fire was started by the explosion of a kerosene lamp. Residents were unable to do anything as they did not have a reticulated water supply. Nearby buildings that were smouldering were saved by using wet bags and buckets of water carried across the road from the Shire horse trough.
The Werribee Shire Banner 27 February 1913 p. 2Tags has:placeholder -
1912 - Central Riding formed to give townsfolk direct representation
Central Riding formed to give townsfolk direct representationTags has:placeholder -
1912 - Werribee South Irrigation Settlement established
Werribee South Irrigation Settlement establishedTags has:placeholder -
1914 - Water Commission completes reticulation of Werribee township
The Water Commission completed the reticulation of Werribee township. An arrangement wasmade with the local council for the use of electric power to lift the water into the concrete tower.
The Argus (Melbourne) 25 July 1914 p.17Tags has:placeholder -
1911 - Manor Railway Station, west of Werribee is built. This station served the Board of Works farm. It was closed in 1970.
Manor Railway Station, west of Werribee is built. This station served the Board of Works farm. It was closed in 1970.Tags has:placeholder -
1909 - Shire of Wyndham renamed Shire of Werribee
Shire of Wyndham renamed Shire of Werribee in Victoria Government Gazette 156, 15 December 1909Tags has:placeholder -
1904 - A new timber Post Office is completed on the corner of Watton and Wedge Streets
A new timber Post Office is completed on the corner of Watton and Wedge StreetsTags has:placeholder -
1904 - The Government Closer Settlement Board acquires 9,400 hectares of Werribee Park Estate to open up land for small farmers. The dry areas of the Werribee Park Estate made farming on a small scale untenable and the Act was amended five years later to allow for larger holding.
The Government Closer Settlement Board acquires 9,400 hectares of Werribee Park Estate to open up land for small farmers. The dry areas of the Werribee Park Estate made farming on a small scale untenable and the Act was amended five years later to allow for larger holding.Tags has:placeholder -
1902 - Henry Barnes publishes the first local newspaper, the Wyndham Shire Banner.
Henry Barnes publishes the first local newspaper, the Wyndham Shire Banner. The name was changed to the Werribee Shire Banner in 1911Tags has:placeholder -
1900 - John Percy Chirnside lays the foundation stone for the new Church of St Thomas the Evangelist for the Church of England.
John Percy Chirnside lays the foundation stone for the new Church of St Thomas the Evangelist for the Church of England.Tags has:placeholder -
1898 - Sewer line from Melbourne to Werribee completed
Sewer line from Melbourne to Werribee completedTags has:placeholder -
1897 - Telephone Office opened at the Werribee railway station.
Telephone Office opened at the railway Werribee station. Calls could be made to Melbourne for sixpence.Tags has:placeholder -
1894 - New Shire Offices opened on the corner of Watton Street and Duncans Road.
New Shire Offices opened on the corner of Watton Street and Duncans Road. They remained in use until 1976.Tags has:placeholder -
1893 - Werribee Park Butter Factory is set up.
Werribee Park Butter Factory is set up in a new building near the Werribee Railway Station. It employed the latest in modern dairy processing equipment. While the factory had to make a profit it was established as a co-operative. Most of the butter and cheese produced was exported to England.Tags has:placeholder -
1889 - The Manor, home of Percy Chirnside, was built in Wattamolla Avenue
The Manor, home of Percy Chirnside, was built in Wattamolla AvenueTags has:placeholder -
1889 - Werribee Irrigation Trust instituted. Beginning of the Chaffey Brothers Irrigation Scheme.
Werribee Irrigation Trust instituted. Beginning of the Chaffey Brothers Irrigation Scheme.Tags has:placeholder -
1884 - Foundation stone laid for St Thomas' Presbyterian Church
Foundation stone laid for St Thomas' Presbyterian Church, Corner Synnot Street and Duncans Road, Werribee.Tags has:placeholder -
1883 - Mechanics Institute and Free Library established.
Mechanics Institute and Free Library established on the site of the present Cultural Centre, Watton Street Werribee.Tags has:placeholder -
1878 - The first Wyndham Racing Club is established
The first Wyndham Racing Club is established
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1869 - Truganina Common School built
Truganina Common School erected by community effort. It became the Truganina State School No. 192 in 1877.Tags has:placeholder -
1866 - The Shire is divided into East, South and North Ridings.
The Shire is divided into East, South and North Ridings.
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1864 - Bluestone railway station completed at Little River
Bluestone railway station completed at Little RiverTags has:placeholder -
1864 - The first cemetery is established.
The first cemetery is established on corner of Railway Avenue and Cemetery Road, WerribeeTags has:placeholder -
1862 - Wyndham District Road Board is proclaimed.
Wyndham District Road Board is proclaimed, stretching from Williamstown to Little River.
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1861 - Wyndham Racecourse and Recreation Reserve gazetted
Wyndham Racecourse and Recreation Reserve gazetted
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1858 - Richard Heath's store
Richard Heath opens a General Store and Postal Agency in Cottrell StreetTags has:placeholder -
1856 - A Police Paddock is established
A Police Paddock is established with a two roomed house for the first constable.Tags has:placeholder -
1850 - Thomas Chirnside purchases Werribee Lower property.
Thomas Chirnside occupies land on the west bank of the Werribee River
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1839 - Traveller’s Rest Inn established at Little River
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Wyndham Vale
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Fikre Retta Wereta
Recording of conversation between Fikre Retta Wereta and Margaret Campbell.
Topics discussed include:- Immigration and arrival in Australia
- How he came to live in Werribee
- Imprisonment in Ethiopia
- Involvement with Ethiopian and Tigrian communities
- Working life
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Alicia Lanaro
Recording of conversation between Alicia Lanaro and Margaret Campbell.
Topics discussed include:- Immigration and arrival in Australia
- Daughters education
- Working life
- Community involvement
- Social life in Werribee
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Angela Boscolo and PasquelinaTalarico
Recording of conversation between Angela Boscolo, Pasquelina Talarico and Margaret Campbell.
Topics discussed include:
Angela- Immigration and arrival in Australia
- Early life and schooling
- Working life and marriage
- Immigration and arrival in Australia
- Working life after arriving in Australia
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Anna and Allan Courtney
Recording of conversation between Anna Courtney and Margaret Campbell.
Topics discussed include:
Anna:- Family history - Considine, Kennedy and Beasley
- Attending school during the 1920s
- Social life and sporting activities
- Family and married life
- Werribee shops and traders
- Life in Werribee after arriving in 1946
- Working life at Ordnance Factory Maribyrnong
- Community involvement
- Changes in Werribee over the years
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Anne Lowe
Recording of conversion between Anne Lowe and Margaret Campbell.
Topics discussed include:- Early life in Hong Kong
- Immigration and arrival in Australia
- Working as a nurse in England and Australia
- Community involvement in Victoria University, Mambourin, Wyndham Lodge, church groups, U3A
- Living in Werribee
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Dawn Hosking
Recording of conversation between Dawn Hosking and Margaret Campbell.
Topics discussed include:- Early childhood memories
- Social life in Werribee during the 1940s and 1950s
- Community involvement with scouts, mother's club, church groups and sporting groups
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Effie Coates
Recording of conversation between Effie Coates and Margaret Campbell.
Topics discussed include:- Early married life
- Sporting and community involvement
- Social life in local area
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Errol Hawthorn
Recording of conversation between Errol Hawthorn and Margaret Campbell.Topics discussed include:
- Early life in Boort
- Early working life as mechanic and taxi driver
- Escapades as a taxi driver in the Werribee area
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Graham and Bronwen Hickman
Recording of conversation between Graham Hickman, Bronwen Hickman and Margaret Campbell.
Topics discussed include:
Graham:- Immigration and arrival in Australia
- Early working life with fire brigade and RAAF
- Teaching career
- Early family life in Hoppers Crossing
- Career in education
- Local community involvement in churches, Werribee and District Historical Society, Western Union Writers group
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Halina Vrettakis
Recording of conversation between Halina Vrettakis and Margaret Campbell.
Topics discussed include:- Immigration and arrival in Australia
- Early life in Germany
- Education and working life
- Community involvement with Werribee Community Centre and Rotary
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Ida Dowling
Recording of conversation between Ida Dowling and Margaret Campbell.
Topics discussed include:- Early family connections with Chirnside family at Werribee Park
- Early family life in Birchip, Baker and Werribee
- Education at Werribee schools
- Teaching at Werribee High School, Newport TAFE, Ave Maria College and Werribee Community Centre
- Working for WYN-FM
- Social life in Werribee during Second World War
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John Boland
Recording of conversation between John Boland and Margaret Campbell.
Topics discussed include:- Early family history in regional Victoria
- Arrival in Werribee in mid 1940s
- Sporting and social life in Werribee during Second World War
- Early working life
- Family and married life
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John Portagallo
Recording of conversation between John Portagallo and Margaret Campbell.
Topics discussed include:- Immigration and arrival in Australia
- Renting land at Werribee Park (Werribee Mansion)
- Farming in Werribee South area
- Social conditions in Werribee during Second World War
- Establishing the first espresso bar in Werribee
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Kay Vincent
Recording of conversation between Kay Vincent and Margaret Campbell.
Topics discussed include:- Early family life
- Early life in Werribee
- Social life in Werribee during the 1940s
- History of early dairies in Werribee area, Model dairy, Meadow Dairy, Taylor & Stemp Meadow Dairy
- Opening as the first licensed grocer in Hoppers Crossing
- Changes to Wyndham area over the years
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Lillian Flynn
Recording of interview between Lillian Flynn and Margaret Campbell.
Topics discussed include:- Early family life in Corowa
- Early working life in Tarneit and Werribee
- Working for Silk family
- Resthaven Agistment
- Gay Icarus winning the Caulfied Cup in 1971
- Social life in Werribee
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Liphahn Manikhot
Recording of conversation between Liphahn Manikhot and Margaret Campbell.
Topics discussed include:- Early life and education in Laos
- Immigration and arrival in Australia
- Working life in Australia as interpreter with CES
- Community involvement with Werribee Community Centre
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Mary Gillett
Recording of conversation between Mary Gillett and Margaret Campbell.
Topics discussed include:
- How she came to be member of Parliament
- Toxic dump and CSR
- How being a member of Parliament affected family life
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Peter and Anneli Rickards
Recording of conversation between Peter and Anneli Rickards and Margaret Campbell.
Topics discussed include:- Early life in England, India and Nigeria
- Immigration and arrival in Australia
- Early family life and arrival in Werribee
- Involvement in Wyndham Lakes Residents Association
- Flax growing and weaving
- Changing food culture
- Community involvement with Finnish people in Australia
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Riet Chilco
Recording of conversation between Riet Chilco and Margaret Campbell.
Topics discussed include:- Immigration and arrival in Australia
- Early life as immigrants in Ballarat and Perth
- Early married life
- Arriving in Werribee in 1982
- Studying as a mature age student at high school and university
- Community and teaching work at Werribee Community Centre
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Rino Baggio
Recording of conversation between Rino Baggio and Margaret Campbell.
Topics discussed include:- Immigration and arrival in Australia
- Early farming life in Little River
- Early life in Werribee
- Baggio family tree
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Shirley Cameron
Recording of conversation between Shirley Cameron and Margaret Campbell.
Please note: there is a brief electrical interference at the very beginning of this recording.
Topics discussed include:- Childhood, early life and marriage
- Teaching life at Werribee Secondary School
- Community involvement
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Sir Henry Wyndham
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Werribee Mechanics Insitute
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Port Phillip Government Gazette, 22 May 1850, p. 417
Entry from the Port Phillip Gazette dated 22 May 1850, p. 417 declaring that "...a site has been fixed upon for a village at the undermentioned place... WYNDHAM, in the district of Port Phillip".Tags Proclamation -
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Anthony Cottrell (1806-1860)
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John Helder Wedge (1793-1872)
Photograph of John Helder Wedge digitised from negative taken from original albumen print composite, photographed by the Museum of Victoria. -
John Batman (1801-1839)
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Werribee Plains
An original watercolour painting of the Werribee Plains by R. C. [artist] circa 1860.Tags Werribee -
Wyndham Shire Office,
Watton Street,
Werribee.This was the first office for Shire of Wyndham. The building is now occupied by Werribee Masonic Lodge. -
Wyndham Shire Office,
Watton Street,
Werribee.This was the first office for Shire of Wyndham. The building is now occupied by Werribee Masonic Lodge. -
Wyndham Common School.
This photograph is taken from an article that appeared in the Banner Newspaper written by Mrs. M G McNaughton.
The description reads: Pictured above is the Wyndham Common School, referred to in this week's Banner instalment of An Historic School, written by local historian, Mrs. M. G. McNaughton. The picture, taken in the early 1870s, shows the pupils and schoolmaster, Mr John Baker (extreme right). -
Bluestone woolshed,
Werribee Park,
Werribee.Bluestone woolshed at Werribee Park, Werribee. -
Wool bales on railcar.
Bales of wool from Mouyong Station ready to be transported at Little River Railway Station.
Mouyong Station was owned by Monckton Synnot. -
William Ison.
Mr. William Ison, one of the areas first residents, was born in Cambridge, England in 1832, the eldest of 15 children.
He left England on 18 October 1855 aged 22 years and arrived at Portland, Victoria in 1855.
[An obituary was published in the Werribee Shire Banner, 1 November 1923, p.3. Ed.] -
Wheelwright,
Watton Street,
Werribee.Phelan's Blacksmith Shop was one of the earliest of family businesses established in the area.
The wheelwright was situated on the site which today is occupied by the Westpac Bank.
In the 1950s, with the phasing out of horses, the premises were taken over by panel beaters, Bowan and Miller, who were not there very long.
In the early to mid 1960s, the old building was demolished. -
Western Produce,
Corner of Watton and Cherry Streets,
Werribee.Western Produce was located near the railway crossing at Cherry Street.
David Thompson came here from Newstead about 1919 to manage Keast's Mill (located along the Cherry Street Railway crossing on the Werribee Station side).
A few years later Keast's Mill burnt down and Thompson bought Ison's Mill.
Thompson conducted this business until early 1980 when it was taken over by Max Hayes. Once it was pulled down it became a Woolworths supermarket.
Thompson also purchased the hardware business of F.H. Oldis located opposite on Cherry Street, Werribee. This was later owned by Tom Powell who conducted it for many years.
Today it is a Bunnings store. -
Westbourne Grammar School opening.
Photograph of the opening of Westbourne Grammar School, Sayers Road, Truganina 17 February 1979.
The school was opened by the then Federal Minister of Education Sen. Hon John L. Carrick.
The headmaster at the time was John Pascoe and the Church of England Minister was the Rev. John MacMillan. -
Werribee Tennis Club, 1911.
Photograph of members of the Werribee Tennis Club. -
Werribee railway station car park.
Cars parked in Railway Place carpark at Werribee Station, south side of the rail line. Is now known as Comben Drive. -
Werribee State School.
Photograph of students in grades 5 and 6 of Werribee State School. -
Werribee State School.
Photograph of the original students and teachers at the State School 1892.
Robert Anderson was the junior teacher at the time. -
Werribee State School, No. 649.
State School, Werribee.
[Picture given to Historical Society during centenary of Werribee in 1963.] -
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Werribee State School, No. 649.
Photograph of the Werribee State School No. 649 Committee taken about 1930.
Mr. Crellin was the Headmaster.
[Mr. E.G. Crellin was the Headmaster of Werribee Higher Elementary School not Werribee State School.
Werribee Shire Banner, 10 September 1931, p.5.
Ed.] -
Werribee South beach,
Beach Road,
Werribee South.Photograph of Werribee South beach looking east. -
Werribee South Beach,
Beach Road,
Werribee South.Photograph of Werribee South beach looking towards the mouth of the Werribee River. -
Werribee Shire Office,
Corner Duncans Road and Watton Street,
Werribee.This was the second Shire Office built in 1893.
The building is now home to the Werribee and District Historical Society and Museum. -
Werribee Shire Hall,
Corner of Duncans Road and Watton Street,
Werribee.This second Shire Hall was built in 1893 when the bluestone Shire Office became too small. The Soldier Memorial is in the foreground.
The building is now used as the office for the Werribee District Historical Society as well as other community purposes.
Original photograph from fold-out strip Join us on a trip around Werribee, Victoria. -
Werribee Settlers Dairying Co-operative Company Ltd, Station Street, Werribee.
During 1920, the Werribee Settlers Dairying Co-Operative Company had a milk factory in Station Street.
In 1924, the Werribee milk producers sold their Station Street factory to the Federal Milk Company. -
Werribee Road Bridge,
Watton Street,
Werribee.Werribee Road Bridge over the Werribee River taken from Watton Street.
Original photograph from fold-out strip Join us in a trip around Werribee, Victoria. -
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Werribee River.
Original ford in the Werribee Park grounds on the Werribee River.
Photograph taken by M. Dixon. -
Werribee River in flood.
The Werribee River in flood, taken from the tower at Werribee Mansion. -
Werribee River in Flood.
Flooded Werribee River near K Road cliffs.
Original with S.O'Malley. -
Werribee River in flood.
Flooded Werribee River taken from the K Road cliffs. -
Werribee River in flood.
Flooding of Werribee River taken from K Road.
Original held by S. O'Malley. -
Werribee River in flood.
Werribee River taken from K Road looking upriver towards the golf course.
Original with S.O'Malley. -
Werribee River in flood.
Looking downriver from the red cliffs towards the MMBW farm.
Original held by S. O'Malley. -
Werribee River in flood.
Floodwaters covering the golf course at Werribee Park.
Original held by S.O'Malley -
Werribee River in flood.
Werribee River in flood behind VFA football clubhouse looking towards road bridge.
Original held by S. O'Malley. -
Werribee River in flood.
Werribee River in flood.
Original held by S. O'Malley. -
Werribee railway station.
Photograph of a steam train leaving Werribee railway station. The footbridge and station buildings can be seen in the background. -
Werribee railway station.
Photograph of Werribee's first railway station with the footbridge across the rail line and a gas light overhead.
The Station Master was Mr. Robinson. -
Werribee railway station.
Photograph of the platform on the south side of Werribee railway station. -
Werribee railway station.
Photograph of south platform of Werribee railway station. -
Werribee railway goods shed.
Werribee Railway goods shed was on the south side of the rail line where Woolworths is now located. -
Werribee Post Office,
Corner Wedge and Watton Streets,
Werribee.The Post Office was erected in 1904 at a cost of £748. -
Werribee Post Office,
Corner Wedge and Watton Streets,
Werribee.The Post Office was erected in 1904 at a cost of £748. -
Werribee Post Office,
Corner Wedge and Watton Streets,
Werribee.The post office was erected in 1904 at a cost of £748. -
Werribee Post Office,
Corner Wedge and Watton Streets,
Werribee.The Post Office was erected in 1904 as a cost of £748. -
Gardens at Werribee Park.
A view of the garden from the roof of Werribee Mansion. -
An aerial view of Werribee Park.
An aerial photograph of Werribee Mansion and surrounds. -
Aerial view of Werribee Park and Werribee Mansion.
A black and white photograph showing Werribee Mansion and surrounding grounds. The Werribee River and golf course is in the background. -
Werribee Park gates.
Gates leading to the home of George Chirnside, Werribee Park.Tags Werribee Park estate -
Werribee Mansion.
Photograph of the Werribee Mansion with the pond and a sculpture of a crane. -
Werribee Mansion.
Werribee Mansion and some of the formal gardens in the foreground. -
Werribee Mansion.
The Mansion was taken over as a Catholic seminary in 1923 and sold to the Victorian government in 1973. -
Werribee Mansion driveway.
The long driveway leading to The Werribee Park Mansion. -
Werribee District Hospital,
Synnot Street.Werribee District Hospital was opened 9 September 1962. It contained 22 beds, a matron's flat and four staff homes.
It closed it doors on Tuesday 4 January 1994, when the Werribee Mercy Hospital in Hoppers Lane opened to the public. -
Werribee Higher Elementary School.
Werribee Higher Elementary School, Grade 1. -
Werribee Higher Elementary School.
A group photograph of students of Werribee Higher Elementary School.
Some of the students pictured are: Bill Radford, Eunice Radford, Joan Radford and Maisie Radford. -
Werribee Higher Elementary School.
A group photograph of students of Werribee Higher Elementary School. -
Werribee Higher Elementary School.
Photograph of Forms C, D, E and F in 1924.
Some of those photographed are: Elsie Blacker; Rita Dunn; Nancy Flickert; Jean Gardiner; Florrie Ison; Melva Kent; Lily McKinnon; Gertie Morris; Eunice Radford and Hilda Stewart. -
Werribee Gun Club.
Photograph of members of the Werribee Gun Club.
In the back row, tenth person is Paddy Hickey.
Front row man on right with gun is Henry Barnes.Tags Werribee Gun Club -
Werribee Common School, No. 649
Werribee.A photograph of teachers and students in front of Werribee Common School.
John Barker and Miss Marten were teachers at this school. -
Werribee Common School, No. 649.
The first photograph taken of Werribee Common School, No. 649 about 1862.
The weatherboard school is at the front and the bluestone building at the back. -
Werribee Bridge,
Werribee.Photograph of the road bridge across the Werribee River. The photograph was taken when the bridge was under repair in 1967. -
Werribee Brass Band,
Members and Committee.Photograph of members and committee of the Werribee Brass Band.
Some of those photographed are: Bill Ashby; Scolly, Ashby; Tom Ashby; ?. Beasley; Vic Colvin; B. Driver; W. Edwards; Tom Flaherty; ? Gallagher; Les Grey; ? Hussey; Tom King; ? Lambert; Bert McConnell; Lex McKeown; Vern McKeown; Sam Morgan; J. Robinson; Bill Swanston; Leslie Taylor; Albert Uren. -
Werribee Bowls Team.
Photograph of the Werribee Bowls Club, undated.
Some of those photographed are: Dave Andrew, Dick Barker, Jim Brown, Wilf Comben, Laurie Earl, Jack Gardner, Harold Gray, A. Hamilton, V. Heward, John Pasini, Ken Plumridge, Roy Sheahan, Bill Slattery, John Sweeting, Dave Taylor, Andy Wall.Tags lawn bowls -
Werribee Lawn Bowls Team,
RVBA Division B5, 1972-73.Photograph of Werribee Bowls Team with RVBA B Division pennant flag 1972-73.
Some of those photographed are: A. Barnes, A. Hamilton, J. Harrison, B. Marquand, J. McClure, F.McEvoy, A. Robinson, F.Robinson, Jack Shanahan, L. Sinclair, J. Spence, E. Stowe, E. Tepper.Tags lawn bowls -
Werribee Banner Office,
Station Street,
Werribee.Photograph of Mr Henry Barnes outside the 'Banner' office. The original Banner office was established in 1902. Mr Henry Barnes died on 21 June 1915. -
32nd Battalion Werribee, 1939.
A photograph of the soldiers of the Werribee 32nd Battalion 1939. -
Wedge's hut.
The remains of Wedge's hut built circa 1830s near the Werribee River, below Werribee Park Mansion.Tags Wedge's hut -
Wedding of Aileen and George Beer.
Wedding photograph of Aileen and George Beer. -
Wedding of Bob and Marg Ball.
Photograph of wedding party and guests of Robert and Margaret Ball.
Mr. and Mrs. Ball lived in Kelly Street, Werribee.
Written on back of photograph is the inscription: "To Aunt with love from Marg and Bob". -
Weatherboard house,
Synnot Street,
Werribee.This house was located between Methodist Church on left and Parsonage on right.
Currently Officeworks (2014) is on this site. Previously Spotlight occupied this site.
The site was previously occupied by H.W. Radford, and later owned by Mr. McKinnon. -
Weatherboard house,
Synnot Street,
Werribee.The house was situated opposite the present Anglican Church, Werribee and built around the 1850s. Mrs J. Maher owned and occupied this house.
Mrs J. Maher was born in 1836 and died in 1906. -
Weatherboard house,
Synnot Street,
Werribee.Photograph of weatherboard cottage located at 4 Synnot Street, Werribee taken about 1895.
Pictured are Mrs. J. Maher and her son T. M. Maher.
In 1988 it was 4 Synnot Street Werribee and was called 'The Cottage'. -
Watton Street,
Werribee.Looking west along Watton Street, Werribee from just before Duncans Road.
Picture is from a Rose Series postcard. -
Watton Street,
Werribee.Looking west down Watton Street, Werribee in the late 1920s. -
Watton Street, Werribee.
A view of Watton Street, Werribee looking towards the river end. -
Watton Street Bridge foundation stone plaque.
This stone was retained when the original bridge was widened by the Country Roads Board in 1967.
The original foundation stone was laid by the Hon. George Graham MLA Minister of Public Works on April 2 1892. Budge and Lake were the contractors and J. McDowie was Chief of Works.
The stone reads:
SHIRE OF WYNDHAM
THE FOUNDATION STONE OF THIS BRIDGE WAS LAID
by the HON. GEORGE GRAHAM, M.L.A.
Minister of Public Works, the 2nd April 1892
P. KELLY President
COUNCILLORS
FRANCIS BEAMISH JOHN DEVINE
ROBERT CHERRY ANGUS McNAUGHTON
GEORGE T. CHIRNSIDE S. T. STAUGHTON
EDMUND DAVIES JAMES WATSON
HAMILTON SINCLAIR C.E. Secretary, Engineer
Budge & Lake J. McDowie
Contractors Chief of Works -
Street scene,
Corner Watton Street and Duncans Road,
Werribee.One of the earliest photographs of Watton Street and Duncans Road. Today it is the location of Ballan House. -
Water tower,
Cocoroc,
Werribee.Melbourne's first water supply tower made of cast iron now at the MMBW Farm, Werribee.
It was removed from East Melbourne where it supplied drinking water to Melbourne in the 1850s and re-erected at Cocoroc in 1892 to be used as a back-up supply in case of mains failure.
The tank remained in use in Cocoroc until l1924. It was drained in 1929 after a reservoir was built nearby to supply water to houses and stock during summer.
The tank originally stood near the corner of Albert and Gisborne Streets, East Melbourne. It is on the Victorian Heritage Register, No. H1416. -
Water tower,
Corner Tower Road and Princes Highway,
Werribee.A round concrete water tower used to create sufficient water pressure for distribution throughout the flat Werribee South area.Tags water tower -
Wall's Werribee Club Hotel, Corner Watton and Station Streets, Werribee.
Wall's Werribee Club Hotel was built in 1885. Pictured is Bridget Wall, George Wall, Gregory Wall and Michael Wall. -
Wall's Werribee Club Hotel, Corner Watton and Station Streets, Werribee.
Wall's Hotel on the corner of Watton and Station Streets was built by Michael Wall in 1886. -
Wall's Hotel,
Corner Watton and Station Streets,
Werribee.Title on photo is 'Main Street Werribee West'.
Original photograph is from a fold-out strip 'Join us in a trip around Werribee, Victoria'. -
Tyzack's corner store,
Corner Watton and Station Streets,
Werribee.The business was started by the Evans family about 1887 and was run by them for several years. The Tyzack family took it over before the first World War, circa 1910.
In the early 1960s it was taken over by people named Deneys who had several of these stores. They were there until that group of buildings were demolished in the early 1970s.
Martha Smith was a Miss Tyzack. -
Martha Tyzack and Frank Smith wedding day.
Wedding photograph of Frank Smith and Martha Tyzack.
This photograph taken at the back of Mechanics Hall on a Wednesday 7 May 1913.
The wedding was celebrated at the Presbyterian Church, Werribee.
Tyzack's owned a drapers shop situated on the NE corner of Watton Street and Duncans Road. It later became Deneys.